as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked
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Recent Examples of jingling
The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
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Where to Eat Linger for hours on the patio at Lakeside Chophouse, clinking glasses of Vinho Verde and watching deer saunter by.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Amrava is the elegant bar in the courtyard of the Palace wing, with a tinkling fountain outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ehlers, though, had the perfect shot, ringing the post and sending the Hurricanes faithful into a frenzy with the 1-0 lead before some could even get to their seats.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Applegate is said to have tried opening the door and ringing a doorbell that videotaped the suspect’s activity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
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The uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but also risks hurting morale among American troops -- some of whom had their rotations canceled shortly before departure -- and comes as the Army budget is already strained.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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Tthere’s fiddle and harmonica in the mix and the percussion covers everything from a rattling train car sound to a rampaging elephant.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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“Jingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingling. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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